The water sector just got it’s wake-up call. Again.

The FBI and EPA issued a joint alert concerning cyberattacks against programmable logic controllers (PLCs) at water and wastewater utilities in multiple states. These attacks successfully exploited exposed, often outdated equipment, leading to operational degradations such as pressure loss and systems reverting to manual control. Experts note that preventative measures are cost-effective, requiring securing remote access through gateways and implementing strong passwords.